Damson tree

[Dadnlad]

I'm looking to plant a damson tree on me lotty. There seem to be several varieties about:

Merryweather
Farleigh
Shropshire

Has anyone grown one, or know which is the best tasting, or know of a good/cheap supplier ?

[andrewo]

There's

Shropshire Prune £17.00

at
http://www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk/rkm...CODE=1070-5750

Merryweather £16.95

at
http://www.dobies.co.uk/

[Berr]

Hi there,
I grew Merryweather at one time. Couldn't fault it in Central Scotland. Be a good thing if there was a pollinator nearby. I got all my top fruit from Deacon's in IOW. Had the pleasure of visiting them too. Nice people and good stuff. Get it on Pixy rootstock: it's a vigorous grower, in my experience.

Berr.

[Cab]

Merryweather is a good all purpose damson, or so I'm told, which is why I have two on order

Next question you have to ask is what rootstock you want; dwarfing (pixie) or semi-dwarfing (St. Julien) would perhaps be good options.

[Cab]

Oh, and they're cheaper from: http://www.jparkers.co.uk/

[Berr]

I always think it's best to go to the specialist, even though it's a bit dearer. Especially for something as long-term as a tree. But you pays your money.... I suppose.

[Lesley Jay]

I agree with you Berr. We always get our fruit bushes from Ken Muir but they can be pricey.

[nick the grief]

You ususally get a better choice from a specialist as well

[Cab]

When I went looking to order my damsons, the only place I found with merryweather on pixie rootstock was Parkers. Might be others suppliers with that around too, of course. As for choice, well, I don't mind saying that I had to fight to keep other things from dropping into my online basket

[nick the grief]

I's always Fatal Cab. I wanted some compost the other day and bought 2 cacti & £12 of seeds !

[alldigging]

Plum, Gage & Damson Trees (Bare rooted)
Am I too early?
"They will next be available to order late summer for autumn despatch."

[rustylady]

Looks like it

[Farmer_Gyles]

Plum, Gage & Damson Trees (Bare rooted)
Am I too early?
"They will next be available to order late summer for autumn despatch."

i asked about similar a few days ago - one website i looked at said available mid-november ....

[BUFFS]

i bought a merryweather last year ,on ebay, and it was £7.99 if my memory is right,it arrived well wrapped,in good condition and it has now doubled in size(about 4ft6ins when delivered)we may get a few damsons next year, but i was looking at it yesterday,after my young victoria plum tree bit the dust,and it is looking really strong and healthy,not even any marks on the leaves,i might order another one to replace the defunct plum(not in the same spot),it came from n.ireland so it was already used to our climate,warm rain and cold rain.....